A festival celebrating South Asian culture has announced its newest project following an award-winning documentary.

Worcester Mela's new project, The Melting Pot, comes on the back of the Mela Voices Documentary, which told the stories of settlers arriving in Worcester from the Indian subcontinent.

The new project digs deeper, narrating the settlers' journeys as they stepped into Worcester's industrial workforce.

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Their stories are brought to life, sharing their experiences working in Worcester’s factories and industrial industries as they contributed to post-war Britain's construction.

Through dance, music, and storytelling, project recreates the factory floor's environment, complete with its sights, sounds, and even smells.

These shows promise to take visitors on an immersive journey that replicates the experience of being on the shop floor, letting them understand the real conversations and experiences the communities had at the time.

All these elements come from a South Asian cultural viewpoint, giving a unique perspective on history.

Worcester Mela has been collaborating with the Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation's Balbir Singh Dance Company, which co-produced the project.

The chair and founder of Worcester Mela, Jabba Riaz, said: "Over the past year we have been talking to hundreds of people from all walks of life who have been part of Worcester’s famous factories.

"It has been a humbling experience and found that more than anything it was important to capture, record and preserve the legacy of industrial heritage of Worcester from a shop floor perspective, especially in the 70’s when settlers from all over the world arrived to power the booming industries of Britain and Worcester."

Mr Riaz added: "We are extremely grateful, thankful and humbled by the amount of support we have received from the residents of this city.

"We have loved interacting and hearing the beautiful stories of factory life from those that worked there.

"We hope you can join us as we take you into a magical tour of Worcester’s Industrial past."

The project will culminate in a series of shows on Friday, 27 and Saturday, September 28.

Tickets are now available, and can be booked via Event Brite.